Architectural model for LTE (long term evolution) EPC (evolved packet core) deployment

Abstract

A new deployment model enables a seamless migration to LTE (long term evolution)/EPC (Evolved packet core). In addition, an intelligent edge gateway (IEG) supports future distributed architecture and a converged network for service providers. Specifically, the model supports existing data services (e.g. UMTS) and the delivery of LTE services does not affect the existing data services. Moreover, a distributed architecture is employed, such that, local traffic is optimally routed at the edge and backhaul is minimized. The system can also provide support for enhanced Femto cell 3GPP access to a home network.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A system, comprising:
 a memory to store executable instructions; and 
 a processor, coupled to the memory, that facilitates execution of the executable instructions to perform operations, comprising: 
 based on time dependent traffic projection data, determining a first portion of data, received at a serving support node device of a first communication network in accordance with first percentage data, that is to be directed to a first packet data network gateway device, wherein the first packet data network gateway device is deployed at a parent node device of a hierarchically defined second communication network, 
 based on the time dependent traffic projection data, determining a second portion of the data in accordance with second percentage data that is to be directed to a second packet data network gateway device that is deployed at a child node device of the hierarchically defined second communication network, and 
 in response to determining that an expiration of a defined time period has occurred, updating the time dependent traffic projection data to adjust the second percentage data to facilitate an increase in the second portion of data. 
 
     
     
       2. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise:
 updating the time dependent traffic projection data to adjust the first percentage data to facilitate a decrease in the first portion of data. 
 
     
     
       3. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the updating comprises updating the time dependent traffic projection data to adjust the second percentage data based on information representing a traffic transition model. 
     
     
       4. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the second packet data network gateway device is employed to facilitate network load management. 
     
     
       5. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the serving support node device is a serving general packet radio service support node device and the operations further comprise:
 directing the second portion of the data from the serving general packet radio service support node device to the second packet data network gateway device via a Gn interface. 
 
     
     
       6. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise:
 receiving, via a Gx interface, policy and charging rule data from a network device that is deployed at the parent node device. 
 
     
     
       7. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the second portion of the data comprises information associated with a voice over Internet protocol service. 
     
     
       8. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the updating comprises updating the time dependent traffic projection data to adjust the second percentage data based on defined edge policy function data. 
     
     
       9. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise:
 facilitating concurrent internet protocol connections to the first packet data network gateway device and the second packet data network gateway device to increase network throughput. 
 
     
     
       10. The system of  claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the data is associated with a service that is determined to satisfy a high latency criterion. 
     
     
       11. A method, comprising:
 receiving, by a serving support node device of a first communication network and comprising a processor, information from a set of user equipment; 
 based on time-dependent traffic projection data, selecting, by the serving support node device in accordance with first percentage data, a first portion of the information that is to be directed to a first packet data network gateway device deployed at a parent node device of a hierarchically defined second communication network and, based on time-dependent traffic projection data, selecting, by the serving support node device, a second portion of the information in accordance with second percentage data that is to be directed to a second packet data network gateway device that is deployed at a child node device of the hierarchically defined second communication network; and 
 in response to determining that a defined time period has expired, updating, by the serving support node device, the time-dependent traffic projection data to increase an amount of the information that is transmitted to the second packet data network gateway device. 
 
     
     
       12. The method of  claim 11 , wherein the updating comprises updating the time-dependent traffic projection data based on defined traffic transition model data. 
     
     
       13. The method of  claim 11 , wherein the amount is a first amount and the method further comprises:
 updating, by the serving support node device, the time-dependent traffic projection data to decrease a second amount of the information that is transmitted to the first packet data network gateway device. 
 
     
     
       14. The method of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 receiving, by the serving support node device, authentication data from a subscriber data store that is deployed at the parent node device, wherein the authentication data is employed to facilitate the routing of the second portion of the information. 
 
     
     
       15. The method of  claim 11 , wherein the updating comprises updating the time-dependent traffic projection data based on operator-defined policy data. 
     
     
       16. A computer readable storage device comprising executable instructions that, in response to execution, cause a system comprising a processor to perform operations, comprising:
 based on time-dependent traffic projection data, selecting a first portion of data, in accordance with a first fractional value, that is received at a serving support node device of a first communication network, wherein the first portion of data is to be directed to a first packet data network gateway device deployed at a parent node device of a hierarchically defined second communication network; 
 based on the time-dependent traffic projection data, selecting a second portion of the data, in accordance with a second fractional value, that is to be directed to a second packet data network gateway device deployed at a child node device of the hierarchically defined second communication network; and 
 in response to a determination that a defined time interval has expired, increasing the time-dependent traffic projection data to modify the second fractional value to facilitate an increase in an amount of the data that is to be directed to the second packet data network gateway device. 
 
     
     
       17. The computer readable storage device of  claim 16 , wherein the increasing comprises increasing the time-dependent traffic projection data to modify the second fractional value based on defined policy data. 
     
     
       18. The computer readable storage device of  claim 16 , wherein the increasing comprises increasing the time-dependent traffic projection data to modify the second fractional value based on defined traffic transition model data. 
     
     
       19. The computer readable storage device of  claim 16 , wherein the operations further comprise:
 facilitating a transmission of control data associated with the second portion of the data to a data store deployed at the parent node device. 
 
     
     
       20. The computer readable storage device of  claim 16 , wherein the first fractional value and the second fractional value are determined based on type data representing a type of service associated with the data that is received at the serving support node device.